General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
22061
The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' occurred in which city?
Answer:
Amritsar
In 1919, British troops fired upon a peaceful crowd in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, killing hundreds.
22062
Who was the founder of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia?
Answer:
Ismail I
Shah Ismail I founded the Safavid Dynasty in the early 16th century and established Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion of the empire.
22063
Which dynasty is considered the 'Golden Age' of Chinese poetry and arts?
Answer:
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618–907) is famously regarded as the Golden Age of Chinese arts, particularly poetry (with poets like Li Bai and Du Fu).
22064
The 'Partition of India' in 1947 created which two nations?
Answer:
India and Pakistan
The partition divided British India into the Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan based on religious demographics.
22065
Who was the last Shah of Iran?
Answer:
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the last Shah of Iran, ruling until he was overthrown by the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
22066
The 'Great Wall of China' was primarily built to defend against:
Answer:
Nomadic tribes from the North (like Mongols/Xiongnu)
Various dynasties built and connected walls to protect the Chinese states and empires from the raids of nomadic groups in the Eurasian Steppe.
22067
Who was the nationalist leader of Vietnam against the French and Americans?
Answer:
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh was the revolutionary leader who founded the Indochinese Communist Party and led the Viet Minh independence movement.
22068
Which ancient civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Answer:
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) is considered the 'Cradle of Civilization' and was situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
22069
The 'Tokugawa Shogunate' isolated Japan from the world during the period known as:
Answer:
Sakoku
Sakoku ('Locked Country') was the foreign policy of Japan under which no foreigner could enter nor could any Japanese leave the country on penalty of death.
22070
Which Persian ruler invaded India and sacked Delhi in 1739?
Answer:
Nader Shah
Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, invaded the Mughal Empire, defeated their army at Karnal, and sacked Delhi, taking the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond.